2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Doctor of Philosophy
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Doctor of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: |
PhD |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
3 years (6 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 cp per year |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face, or combination of Face-to-face/distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
201 |
CRICOS Code: |
001244E |
Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly regarded by public and private sector employers.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A four-year Honours Bachelor degree in Information and Communication Technology, (a minimum of Class II, Division 2 or higher), or a Master of Information and Communication Technology - Research degree with strong performance in the 48 credit point thesis, or equivalent.
Course Requirements
This program is 100% by thesis. Candidates enrol in a 48 credit point thesis subject and repeat the same enrolment for each year of study, usually over three years of full-time study. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.
Current Research Areas
Systems & Technology
Aged care
Collaborative Systems
Customer Relationship Management
Database Systems
e-Business Applications
e-Commerce
e-Learning
Electronic health records
e-Manufacturing
Health Informatics (aged care, electronic health records)
Health record input systems
Information Management
Point-of-care solutions
Privacy Issues in EHRs
Radio Frequency Identification
Semantic Web
Supply Chain Management